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INSTRUCTION MANUAL DCS391-XE, DCS393-XE 18 V CORDLESS 165 mm (6-1/2") CIRCULAR SAW...
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DCS391-XE, DCS393-XE 18 V CORDLESS 165 mm (6-1/2") CIRCULAR SAW A. Trigger switch lock-off button H. Blade Clamping Screw B. Trigger switch I. Kerf indicator C. Battery pack J. Bevel adjustment knob D. Depth Adjustment Knob K. Blade lock button (not shown) L.
1) WORK AREA SAFETY Definitions: Safety Guidelines a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Replacement of the supply cord. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be f) When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised D WALT Service Centre in order accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.
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d) Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. • Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under to a stable platform.
respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from • Never force the battery pack into the charger. Do not modify the battery pack face and body. in any way to fit into a non-compatible charger as battery pack may rupture causing serious personal injury.
• If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash area with • Pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger. This will mild soap and water. If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord.
Charge Indicators Charging Procedure (Fig. 1) This charger is designed to detect certain problems that can arise. Problems are indicated 1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting the battery pack. by the red light flashing at a fast rate. If this occurs, re-insert the battery pack into the 2.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE 3. A cold battery pack will charge at about half the rate of a warm battery pack. The battery pack will charge at that slower rate throughout the entire charging cycle and will not return to maximum charge rate even if the battery pack warms. COMPONENTS 4.
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Trigger Switch (Fig. 3) properly installed. When retracting the lower blade guard to install the blade, check the condition and operation of the lower blade guard to assure that it is WARNING: This tool has no provision to lock the trigger switch in the ON position working properly.
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NOTE: Never engage the blade lock while saw is running, or engage in an effort to stop the tool. Never turn the saw on while the blade lock is engaged. Serious damage FIG. 4b to your saw will result. TO REPLACE THE BLADE (FIG. 4, 5) 1.
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LOWER BLADE GUARD KICKBACK Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety feature which reduces the an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator. When the risk of serious personal injury.
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C. Overreaching or operating the saw with poor body control (out of balance), For the most efficient cutting action, set the depth adjustment so that one-half tooth of the blade will project below the material to be cut. This distance is from the tip of the can result in twisting the blade.
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FIG. 8 position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback if it occurs. ALWAYS TURN 2. Retract the lower blade guard. Place the saw on blade OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS! side. Figure 10 shows proper sawing position. Note that hands are kept away from cutting area. 3.
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Cutting FIG. 13 Place the wider portion of the saw shoe on that part of the workpiece which is solidly supported, not on the section that will fall off when the cut is made. As an example, Figure 10 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of a board. Always clamp INSTALL RIP FENCE work.
6. Start the motor and gradually lower the saw until its shoe rests flat on the service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical material to be cut. Advance saw along the cutting line until cut is completed. replacement parts.
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WALT BATTERY AND CHARGER SYSTEMS Battery Output Chargers/Charge Time Nominal 240 Volts 12 Volts Cat. Number Voltage Amp Hour 97014 98014 DW9106 DW9107 DW9108 DW9115 DW9116 DW9117 DW9118 DE9116 DE9118 DW911 DC011 DW0245 DE2046 DE9000 DC9310 DCB100 DCB105 DCB119 DW9109 DC9319 DC9360 DE0240-XJ DW0242...